Itsy Bitsy Spider

This week in SSC:

"Take photos of any subject beginning with the letter "S."

"S" is for Spider, of course! It's also for "squeamish" so I hope you won't be too alarmed by my little friend here. :))

I tried my new macro lens out yesterday on this adorable little spider. He was only 1/2 inch or 12.7mm long and I can only imagine how big I must have looked to him. There's another pic below. I also have a little video of him here if you're very brave: Spidey Video

...and for Sight and Sound:

Carly Simon from her album "Coming Around Again" (1987)

Itsby Bitsy Spider

Itsby Bitsy Spider

HaarFager, Luc Reiniche, Eve, Istvan Farkas and 32 other people have particularly liked this photo

63 comments - The latest ones

Karen's Place ^club

5 years ago.

Amelia ^club

I have an irrational fear of spiders, and this fellow looks like a tarantula. I'm so glad that he hasn'y leapt out of the screen. ;-)

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Amelia ^club

So sorry, Amelia. Thank you for braving my entry! :))

5 years ago.

Marie-claire Gallet

WOW, great find, Karen **************** Happy Saturday !!!

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Marie-claire Gallet

Merci, Marie-Claire. Bon weekend to you!

5 years ago.

Anton Cruz Carro ^club

It looks like a small crustacean. Impressive details.

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Anton Cruz Carro ^club

Yes, it does. His little movements are very much like a crab. Thank you, Anton.

5 years ago.

aNNa schramm ^club

grrrrr ... but a great macro :-)))

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to aNNa schramm ^club

Danke, Anna. :)

5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club

She looks nice, maybe I should send you some of our big house spiders to add to your collection. Looks like a fine lens you have there Kloset. The video looks good too. Did you do that with the same camera? Well done and good luck in the SSC. ~ Herb

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

Haha! I think we have enough here, Herb, but thanks all the same. :))

Yes, I did the video with the same camera/lens combination. I'm just learning this camera but so far I'm liking it a lot. Kind regards, Kloset. :D

5 years ago.

neira-Dan ^club

une adorable petite sauteuse !! elles ont des yeux extraordinaires ces araignées là
Au fait , c'est un mâle

5 years ago. Edited 5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to neira-Dan ^club

Yes, you know them well, Dan. They are really jumpy!

Merci for letting me know it's a male. How can we know?

5 years ago.

Balatre

Un grand classique, parfaitement réalisé !

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Balatre

Merci beaucoup, Alain! :)

5 years ago.

Xata ^club

O meu preferido, gosto muito de aranhas!+++++++++++++++

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Xata ^club

I'm so glad you do, Isabel. I knew there would be mixed reactions.The spiders are so helpful and they have a terrible reputation when they do so much good.

5 years ago.

Xata ^club has replied to Karen's Place ^club

Except for felines and humans I am not affraid of any animal... I protect spiders and have some nets in my place and in the plants, I just remove nets when inhabited...

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Xata ^club

That's very nice of you. :)

5 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

Super macro, Karen ! Very well seen and taken !

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Vielen Dank, Ulrich.

5 years ago.

uwschu ^club

Super Aufnahme, aber jetzt weg damit :-))

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to uwschu ^club

:))

5 years ago.

Valfal

Believe it or not, this type of spider is my favorite (besides orb spiders)! I think it has something to do with the way it responds in its environment. It behaves more like an animal than an insect. Those multiple beady eyes see everything! I especially love the second photo where it's positioned itself to look up! Fabulous macro capture, my friend! :-)

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Valfal

That's a great observation, Val. They really do. He also makes those cute little crab-like movements that are so endearing.

I looked up the Orb spider and they are very beautiful. Thanks so much!

5 years ago.

Heide ^club

I'm not afraid of a spider like that. She's so cute!
A wonderful shot and film for today's topic, Karen

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Heide ^club

Danke, Heide. I'm glad you like my little spider. :)

5 years ago.

Marek Ewjan Stachows…

splendid shot → attractive picture
have a sunny weekend, Karen → Marek-Ewjan

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Marek Ewjan Stachows…

Thank you, Marek-Ewjan. You too. :)

5 years ago.

Heidiho ^club

Oh, tiny little hero with ... 4 eyes, or ?? Incredible !

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Heidiho ^club

Yes, he is! :D I think he has 4 all together. Danke, Heidi.

5 years ago.

Ronald Losure ^club

Wonderful closeup of the jumping spider. They have such personality.

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Ronald Losure ^club

They really do. Thank you, Ronald.

5 years ago.

Esther ^club

He's a very creepy little fellow.

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Esther ^club

That's his charm. :))

5 years ago.

sasithorn_s

Amazing insect macro!

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to sasithorn_s

Thank you, sasithorn_s.

5 years ago.

Wierd Folkersma ^club

beautiful macro, they are so interesting

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Wierd Folkersma ^club

They really are. Thanks, Wierd.

5 years ago.

sea-herdorf ^club

Eine fantastische Schärfe, Karen.

Freundliche Grüße und eine gute Woche
Erich

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to sea-herdorf ^club

Thanks very much, sea-herdorf.

5 years ago.

Gillian Everett ^club

Terrific closeup, but I'm not keen on spiders...

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Gillian Everett ^club

Thanks for taking the time to look, Gillian. :)

5 years ago.

Annemarie ^club

excellent macro

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Grazie, Annemarie! :)

5 years ago.

* ઇઉ * ^club

Exquisite macros, Karen!

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to * ઇઉ * ^club

Thank you, * ઇઉ * :)

5 years ago.

ColRam ^club

Outsanding macro

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to ColRam ^club

Thank you very much, ColRam.

5 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

Great macro images and an enjoyable link, Karen.

5 years ago. Edited 5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to tiabunna ^club

Thanks, George!

5 years ago.

Roger Bennion ^club

Fantastic focus. The diagonal lines in the background really add to the strength of the image. Gorgeous colours too. The musical choice fits to perfection. A great song from a classic cd.

Thank you, Karen, for posting to Sight and Sound : Pictures & Music

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Roger Bennion ^club

Thanks, Roger. I think I'm going to like this lens. :)

5 years ago.

polytropos ^club

For being such tiny he has a lot of front floodlight! ;-)
Great capture!

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to polytropos ^club

Haha!!! :D

Thank you, polytropos. :))

5 years ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Karen

I really like this superb macro. Great eye contact!!

Maybe 'Sasquatch' next week!!!

Best Wishes, and a good weekend
Peter

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Peter_Private_Box ^club

Lol. Thanks, Peter! :)

5 years ago.

Puchinpappy ^club

The eyes have it.

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Puchinpappy ^club

::)

5 years ago.

Nora Caracci ^club

wow, superb MACRO !!!
fine musical link !
happy Sunday Karen !

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Nora Caracci ^club

Grazie, Nora. Happy Sunday!

5 years ago.

HaarFager ^club

That's an amazing closeup - you can see all the hairs on him. Didn't they write a musical about him back in the '60s? Hair?

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to HaarFager ^club

Lol, Kenny! :D

And thank you!

5 years ago.

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